The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced a call for applications for Accessible Communities Grants that will help communities support the overall well-being of residents.

These grants are available to Municipalities, Inuit Community Governments and Local Service Districts to assist in funding initiatives and small-scale infrastructure projects with a specific focus on building active, healthy, accessible communities.

Further information and applications on Accessible Communities Grants can be found here. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Accessible and age-friendly communities are key to the promotion of well-being and are in line with recommendations in Health Accord NL.

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“These Accessible Communities Grants will provide all residents with more accessible and inclusive communities and are an example of how a well-being approach in programs and policies can be incorporated to help create a healthy and sustainable province.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“Our government supports inclusive, accessible and age-friendly communities which contribute greatly to healthy living and quality of life across the life span. The Accessible Communities Grant program is one way we can ensure communities throughout the province can access the tools they need to make that happen.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development

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Accessible Communities Grants

Health Accord for Newfoundland & Labrador

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